Palantir CTO claims some AI researchers smoke expecting AI to cure cancer

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar stated that some AI researchers have resumed smoking, believing artificial intelligence will soon cure cancer and eliminate related health risks.

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2026-10-12 11:31 · Business Insider AI
Palantir CTO says some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer

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